Find as many witnesses as possible (at least 3 is best) Record their name, phone number, address, and ask for a statement of what they’ve seen.

Print Indonesian laws and save them on your phone to present to the police, who may have never had a case dealing with these laws.

Go to local police (with copies of relevant laws and the evidence of cruelty) and say you want to file a complaint and refer to relevant laws that you’ve printed.

If the police say they are unable to do anything, please send BAWA an email to that effect (provide location of event, police station you went to and your evidence).

If the police proceed to register your complaint for further investigation, please ask for a copy of the police report with a case number (that you can track online) and inform BAWA.

Please report all cases related to the dog meat trade, poisoning, dog fighting, dog theft and other animal cruelty to BAWA, the police, and local Animal Husbandry officers (Dinas Peternakan).

Stay calm and safe; do not put yourself in harms way.

Know the law, Use the law

INDONESIAN ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS

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Please Note: The following is the legislation and punishments for some breaches of animal welfare that commonly occur.

1. The practice of violence in society, including beatings, stabbings, strangulation, and disposal of animals. The PENAL CODE section 302; 406; 335; 170; 540. A maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The legislation on Animal Health and Husbandry No.18 Tahun 2009, article 66 and 67.

2. Caging and chaining include a cage that is not proper, lack of water or food; mismanagement; torture. The PENAL CODE section 302; 406; 540; 335. A maximum punishment of two years in prison. The legislation on Animal Health and Husbandry No.18 Tahun 2009, article 66 and 67.

3. Killing and/or the poisoning of dogs including actions carried out at the request of the community or the government. The PENAL CODE section 302; 406; 335; 170. A maximum punishment of 12 years in prison. The legislation on Animal Health and Husbandry No.18 Tahun 2009, article 66.